Pedagogy: Elementary (Grades K–6) Subtest 2
Subarea II. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
0010
Understand how to communicate and interact effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to support and enhance student learning and well-being.
- applying knowledge of skills and strategies for establishing productive relationships with parents/guardians to support student learning and well-being and for addressing parents'/guardians' concerns in given situations
- demonstrating knowledge of the importance of communicating with families on a regular basis and strategies for initiating and maintaining effective communication with families
- applying knowledge of skills and strategies for collaborating effectively with other professionals in the school (e.g., teachers in other classrooms, special education teachers, media specialists, arts teachers, paraprofessionals) to improve student achievement and enhance the overall learning environment
- demonstrating knowledge of skills and strategies for consulting with parents/guardians, counselors, other teachers, and professionals in community agencies to link student environments and promote student development and learning
- demonstrating knowledge of resources in the community (e.g., cultural institutions, businesses, individuals, social service agencies) and strategies for using these resources to meet student needs and promote student development and learning
0011
Understand professional development opportunities and resources and how to be a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others, including students, parents/guardians, and colleagues, and who actively seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
- demonstrating knowledge of the role of reflection and self-assessment in continuous professional growth and of effective strategies for using reflection, self-assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, and self-directed learning to improve teaching practice and achieve professional goals
- demonstrating knowledge of how to use classroom observation, information about students, and various types of research as sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and learning and as a basis for reflecting on and modifying teaching practice
- demonstrating knowledge of various professional development opportunities and resources (e.g., professional journals, educational research, online resources, workshops) and how to use them to promote reflection, solve problems, and support professional growth, including continuous development of technology skills relevant to education
- demonstrating knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of various members of the school community and methods for working effectively with others in the school community (e.g., colleagues, mentors, principals, supervisors) to strengthen teaching knowledge, skills, and effectiveness
0012
Understand the historical and philosophical foundations of education; the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/guardians, and educators in various educational contexts; and legal and ethical guidelines for educators in Minnesota.
- demonstrating knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of education, the purposes of educational organizations, and the operation of schools and school systems as organizations within the community
- demonstrating knowledge of teachers' roles as public employees and their rights and responsibilities as professionals (e.g., obtaining and maintaining licensure, engaging in appropriate professional practices, addressing the needs of the whole learner, maintaining confidentiality, providing an appropriate education for students with disabilities, reporting cases of known or suspected abuse or neglect, using appropriate practices related to information and technology)
- demonstrating knowledge of the standards of professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers
- demonstrating knowledge of student rights in various contexts (e.g., in relation to due process, discipline, privacy, free speech, equal educational opportunity)
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